She shook her head.
"Read it yourself," she answered; "and remember what I told you, when you trusted your husband to find a governess for my grandchild.

I said: 'You do not know men as I do.' I hope you may not live to repent it." Mrs.Linley was too fond of her husband to let this pass.

"Why shouldn't I trust him ?" she asked.

"He was going to London on business--and it was an excellent opportunity." Mrs.Presty disposed of this weak defense of her daughter's conduct by waving her hand.

"Read your telegram," she repeated with dignity, "and judge for yourself." Mrs.Linley read: "I have engaged a governess.